Principal Auditor (Experienced Senior Auditor) Risk Management (Hybrid)

Principal Auditor (Experienced Senior Auditor) Risk Management (Hybrid)

Capital One’s Audit function is a dedicated group of professionals focused on delivering top-quality assurance services to the organization’s Audit Committee. Audit professionals are experienced, well-trained and credentialed, and operate within a collaborative, agile environment to deliver value-added opinions and recommendations. Audit's vision to provide high value, independent, proactive insights, to innovate with technology, and to be a top-notch talent destination, creates a dynamic and challenging atmosphere for both personal growth and professional opportunity.

Capital One is seeking an energetic, self-motivated Principle Auditor (Experienced Senior Auditor) interested in becoming part of our Dynamic Audit Resourcing Team (DART), an internal staff augmentation team that consists of experienced auditors who are available for rapid deployment on various audit assignments across the department. As a member of DART, the candidate will focus on audits of Second Line Risk Management (Enterprise Risk Management, Operational Risk Management, Third Party Risk Management, Business Continuity) and the First Line Risk Offices

Responsibilities:

• Lead small audits, or own completion of significant components of larger audits.

• Develop engagement planning documentation for assigned areas to communicate rationale for scoping decisions, and develop audit programs to ensure adequate coverage of risks.

• Design and execute appropriate audit procedures to verify the effectiveness of internal controls. Document audit processes and procedures, review and analyze evidence, and identify potential issues.

• Prepare clear, organized, and complete documentation to support work performed and conclusions reached, and draft any findings.

• Establish and maintain good client and team relations during engagements. Effectively communicate information and audit progress to team, clients and auditor-in-charge.

• Self prioritize and effectively plan your own work activities managing multiple priorities and tasks across the team to deliver quality results.  Proactively take on additional work to support the team when possible.

• Provide coaching, on-the-job training, and feedback to audit staff, including junior associates and recent hires.

 

Here's what we're looking for in an ideal teammate:

• You are a critical thinker who seeks to understand the business and its control environment.  

• You are able to navigate ambiguity, applying risk management principles to real life situations.

• You believe insight and objectivity are core elements to providing assurance on the effectiveness and efficiency of Capital One’s governance, risk management, and internal control processes.

• You possess a relentless focus on quality and timeliness.

• You adapt to change, embrace bold ideas, and are intellectually curious. You like to ask questions, test assumptions, and challenge conventional thinking.

• You develop influential relationships based upon shared risk objectives and trust to deliver outstanding business impact and elevate Audit’s value proposition.

• You’re a firm believer that a rich understanding of data, innovation, and technology will only make you a better auditor. This will require leveraging the power of data analytics and furthering your technical expertise.

• You're a teacher. You do the right thing and lead by example. You have a passion for coaching and investing in the betterment of your team. You lead through change with candor and optimism.

• You create energy and an environment that fosters trust, collaboration, and belonging, making it easy to attract, hire, and retain top talent.

 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or military experience

• At least 3 years of experience in auditing, in accounting, in financial analysis, in compliance, or a combination.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of experience in leading audits and performing in the role of auditor-in-charge

• 2+ years of experience in banking or in financial services